# Finalist vs Quiltd

The clearest difference is monetization model: Quiltd at free against Finalist's free with in-app purchases. Quiltd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Finalist's advantage is ratings volume (512 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Finalist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Quiltd sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quiltd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finalist has 512 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Finalist ships an update every 10 days, Quiltd every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Finalist | Quiltd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist-daily-planner/id6447014685/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltd/id6813131368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diversion Marketing Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629375927) | [BRANDON TANNER REDWINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813131370) |

## What reviewers say

### Finalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist-daily-planner/id6447014685)

This app combines your calendar, tasks, reminders, and weather into a single, visually appealing timeline. It integrates with your journal and activity data to inspire your planning. Enjoy a beautiful and joyful planning experience without complex workflows.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline view, Calendar, task, and reminder integration, Weather forecast display, Journal and activity ring integration, Customizable themes, Native Apple technology integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finalist Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Finalist Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Finalist Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Finalist Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Finalist Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Finalist Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Finalist Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive day-based organization system
- ✨ Beautiful, thoughtfully designed interface
- 📅 Excellent calendar and reminders integration
- 🎯 Perfect balance of simplicity and functionality
- 📝 Effective task management with bring-forward feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on macOS and when accessing settings
- 🐛 App crashes when opening preferences
- ⚠️ Inconsistent subscription recognition issues
- ⚠️ Confusing pricing structure with multiple tiers
- ⚠️ Limited event creation capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Settings/preferences crash the app
- Pro subscription not recognized after canceling auto-renewal
- Weather widget fails to display without manual toggling
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive on iPad
- Empty tasks cannot be permanently deleted

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch native app
- Recurring/repeating tasks and reminders
- Subtasks functionality
- Task tagging and filtering
- Event location and travel time details


### Quiltd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltd/id6813131368)

This app helps two people manage shared household tasks, bills, and important information. It automates chore assignments, tracks bill due dates, and provides timely reminders for maintenance and renewals. Keep your shared life organized without the clutter of unnecessary features.

**Highlights:** Automated chore rotation, Bill tracking and reminders, Maintenance and renewal scheduling, Shared grocery lists, Exportable calendar, Password manager integration

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiltd Supporter | $1.00 | per month |
| Quiltd Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard | $3.00 | per month |
| Generous | $6.00 | per month |
| Champion | $10.00 | per month |
| Quiltd Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Quiltd Lifetime Access | $250.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Finalist free?

Finalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quiltd free?

Quiltd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Finalist or Quiltd?

Quiltd is rated higher. Finalist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while Quiltd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Finalist or Quiltd have ads?

Neither Finalist nor Quiltd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Finalist or Quiltd?

Finalist ships an update every 10 days, and Quiltd every 3 days. Most recently, Finalist was updated on October 27, 2026 and Quiltd on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*